l, not -l wrote:
> On 4-Apr-2009, Joseph Littleshoes wrote:
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>>Having seen the catalogue im no longer interested. Im pretentious
>>enough on my own, i don't need a grocery store to provide me with a
>>patina of sophistication at inflated prices
>>--
>>JL
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> Wow, I don't know where you buy your groceries; but, here (STL)
Trader Joe's
> prices are very good when compared to the regional chains.

Did you miss the "Oakland Chinatown" thread. I get what you quote
prices for at better prices there. But your right about the following.

> Perhaps what you don't like (I don't either) is their particular brand of
> marketing. If the opportunity presents itself; visit a TJ's and, with an
> open mind, try the kinds of products you do like, I think you'll be
pleased.
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>
I have not been to a TJ's store, only looked at a catalogue that was
just too, too
over the top in the 'cutesy' department. I really don't need a pep talk
to buy a stock of broccoli, and if i want a jar of tomato sauce i don't
need a sales pitch to decide what to purchase.

That TJ's catalogue almost seems to me to be rather obsequious.

I wont shop at our local "Whole Foods" because of all the cosmetics they
sell, their collective aromas i assault me as i walk in the door.
--
JL